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“That’s what the welfare people want,' Tranquilino gritted his teeth, 'to have us on welfare and to have our women working. Then they can point to our broken families and say the mexicano is a lazy, no good son-of-a-bitch!”

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Heart of Aztlan

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Rudolfo Anaya
Rudolfo Anaya

Rudolfo Anaya is an American author renowned for his contributions to Chicano literature. His works often explore themes of cultural identity, family, and community, as well as the conflicts between individuals and society. more

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